Fans fume at Sky Sports’ ‘shameless’ commentator selection for live Carabao Cup clash

FANS have been left fuming as Gary Neville was selected for commentary during the Carabao Cup.

The former Manchester United defender was on duty as Salford City faced Leeds in the second-round tie.

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However, many fans were left angry about the decision to give the game to Neville, 48, considering his connection to Salford.

And many of them let their feelings be known as they flocked to social media.

One fumed: "Why on earth is Gary Neville commentating on Salford."

A second joked: "Gary Neville tonight: Must remember tonight not to big up the team I own too much."

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A third tweeted: "Why on Earth is Gary Neville on Coms for a team he was ownership in?"

A fourth commented: "Sky actually have Gary Neville commentating on a game involving a team that he owns!"

A fifth wrote: "Gary Neville is commentating on a Salford City game? That’s insane."

A sixth said: "Not only do Sky pick yet another Salford game for TV, they’ve now got Gary Neville commentating on it 😂 f*****g shameless."

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Another added: "How is Gary Neville allowed to commentate on his own club. Biased commentary incoming."

The retired defender is a co-owner of the club and was part of the group of former Manchester United players that invested back in 2014.

During the game, some Leeds fans believed that Neville's bias was coming out after Willy Gnonto was denied a penalty.

One said: "Managed to wipe out both of Gnonto’s legs but of course Neville says no penalty."

A second wrote: "Salford part owner Gary Neville didn’t think that was a penalty."

Another fumed: "Jesus christ Gary Neville 'nah actually I don’t think that was a penalty' wonder why he said that."

As recently as November 2022, Neville was working at the club as a part-time ceo.

Former United star Nicky Butt has since taken on the role.

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In May, Neville led the club's celebrations as they reached the League Two playoffs.

However, Salford did not reach the final as they were beaten by Stockport County.

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